Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1887-12-09

this instance to have resulted in saving
70 the treasury. The number of convicts
in the Seatco prison at the date of the re-
moval to Walla Wa'la was 90, and the
number in confinement at the end of the I
dscal ye was 1913 The cost per diem per
capita for maintaining these, according to
the report OF the Superintendent, IL much
less than the price al owed the contractors
at The old prison. ! send you herewith the
reports of the officers alluded to.
HOSPITAL. FOR THE INSANE.
hand you the report of the Trustees Of
the Hospital for the insane, at Steilac ON,
in which is included the reports of the
building commissioners, the superintend-
emit, the accountant and steward, and the
supervising architect. These different re-
ports, bound under one cover. will give
you very full information on the subject
: 4 which they treat. 1t will he seen thai
III l. result of the expenditure of the appro-
priation OF two years ago Is q public build
ing Of imposing appearance and supplied
with modern conveniences for the comfort,
health and safety of the unfortunates OF
the class OF the insane and idiotic. / call
your attention to the recommendations
made in the reports referred to, which are
full and particular.
TERRITORIAL UNIVERSITY.
The report of the board of regents of the
Territorial University, which is herewith
submitted will be found to contain full in
/ formation in regard to the condition and
needs Of that institution. The blank in
paragraph 2, page 20, OF the p implicit,
should be filled by the insertion of Ul.9 ,
as shown by the lette- of transmittal OF
the treasurer's report 10 the appendix.
/ call your attention to the remarks of
the regents on university lands. Every
step that appears necessary to protect any
of the lands granted for educational pur-
pose should be taken, for these lands are
the most valuable heritage of the people
COMMON SCHOOLS.
The report of the superintendent of com
mon schoo shows that there were 4, i3l
children eff school age during the past year
hat four and one-half months tf school
were taught on an average in each dis
trict. The amount of money expended was
1896, 36j. There are 80 teachers now in
the territory. This report, which will be
laid on your desks, is replete with inform
alton in regard to past and pre- ent history
Of our schools and is worthy of careful
perIIsal. The common schools OF the coun
try should always receive the most careful
consideration and the most liberal treat
ment. for there il where our youth i, furn
ishei with the keys that enable them
unlock the doors of all knowledge. Edu
cation applied to intelligence is what
makes good citizens, and our institut ons
viii be safe in the hands of a people who
can read and think.
SCHOOL FOR DEFECTIVE YOUTH.
cal attention to the report of the board
Of trustees of the Washington school TO
defective youth, which accompanies thi'
message. 1t describes in very interest
ng manner the workings of the institu
ZION under disadvantageous circum
itauces. The inmates of this school ant
those who are entitled to become inmates
deserve great consideration, because in al
lneducated state they are in ignorance anC
Drutishness, while having the capacity II
receive instruction and become self-sup
supporting and happy. The territor,
should deal literally with the unfortunate
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The report of the adjutant-ge gene al show
the condition of the militia and Nstiona
Guard. The latter organization should b.
placed on secure footing by the enact
ment of law und which it will be posi-
Die to maintain strict dis ipline. \ bod
Of armed men without discipline is one o
the most dangerous things that can be de
gised. Military establishment are mer
machines by which the energies of mum
bers of men are brought into action il
o edience to the will of one, and unies
they can be completely so controlled the.
should not exist. All officers and men o
he National Guard should Re amenab t.
court-martial. An important matte
mentioned in this port is the obtainin!
credit at the war department at Washing
ton for the considerable sum due this ter
ritory from the State of Oregon for arm
aud munitions loaned during the Iudial
war OF Is :. Settlement of this claim ha
been long della red. aud it would probabl
be Of good effect to memorable Congress
on the subject at this time.
The report Of the inspector of coal mines
which is presented herewith. ontains YER
full information in regard to the extern
ind condition of our coal mines and tn
magnitude of the industry. On page ) o
the report will be found some su gestion
in regard 10 the pre- sent laws on the sub
lie t. which are worthy of attention. 1t i
especially important that the inspecto
should be independent of the mine owners
as his prn-ipal duty is 10 enforce compli
auce on their part with the rules devise'
for the safety of miners. The importanc
of maki strict rules and rigidly enforc
ing them can be understood by every on
who has descended into the mines ant
seen how entirely the miners inside are a
the mercy of those who are on guar
above. An insufficient appliance or a care
less man at the tor may at any momen